Cook, Long Term Care - PT Day
About The Position
The Cook prepares and serves food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors at the designated facility, following menu and dietary requirements. Duties include preparing baked goods, cooking, seasoning, and portioning food. The role may also include working as a dietary aide one shift per week. The Cook maintains food quality, sanitation, safe handling, labeling, and storage standards. The position works with internal customers and team members in a dynamic culinary environment, follows standardized recipes and HACCP guidelines, and documents food-safety steps, temperatures, and outcomes. On-the-job training is provided.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
- Ability to perform basic math and measure ingredients appropriately.
- Ability to read and understand recipes.
- Understanding of food safety and sanitation processes.
- Ability to be on feet for most of the day and walk long distances throughout the hospital.
- Minimum of six months of applicable experience preferred.
- ServSafe may be required within a designated time frame depending on location; additional endorsements may also be required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending on location.
- A valid driver's license may be required depending on location.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- At least six months of applicable experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, assemble, and serve baked goods and other food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors in accordance with menu and dietary requirements.
- Cook, season, and portion food while meeting standards for appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation.
- Perform washing and cleaning duties to maintain sanitary cooking and serving areas.
- Maintain labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
- Follow standardized recipes, HACCP guidelines, and production sheets for daily and weekly menus.
- Document HACCP steps, temperatures, and outcomes.
- Operate kitchen and food-service equipment safely.
- Work collaboratively with internal customers and team members, and work independently when necessary.
- Work as a dietary aide one shift per week when needed.
- Meet departmental and facility continuing education requirements, including meetings, safety education, and mandatory in-services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
